Chunk: make-little-of
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A phrase meaning to treat a situation, problem, or achievement as if it is not important, not serious, or not a big deal; to downplay or minimize something.
💬 Contextual Examples
- He tried to make little of his accomplishments, but we knew he was proud.
- The manager made little of the customer's complaint.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: You shouldn't ______ little of her efforts; she worked very hard.
Answer:
make
Practice 2: She made ______ of the pain and continued to play the match.
Answer:
little
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: little